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Tash , founding member of Tha Alkaholiks , returns with a new EP titled "Attention is a Drug" , that features 6 tracks with guest appearances by Sway Calloway , King Tee , Defari , Tha Liks , Xzibit , Will.i.am , and Q-Tip .  The EP also includes a classic Wake Up Show Remix , bringing in DJ Revolution , Sway and Tech , and the Likwit Crew .

Cleveland, OH Hip-hop artist Dirty Needles unveils the official music video for "STITCH WORK (A Medley)" , a creative visual mash-up of three standout tracks from his latest project, "Pens X Needles" .  Produced by Reese Tanaka and directed by Chem Visions , the video stitches together the songs "The Nicest" featuring Planet Asia (not in video), "95 Needles" and "Flame Emojis" featuring DAPHYA into one seamless cinematic experience.

Time to "Blow Shit Up"  is the next unusual video invading the internet!!! Strapping up the boots and loading all the ammo. El Da Sensei and producer extraordinaire J Rawls bring you an arsenal of a song to download and cop.

Jackson, MS rapper, singer & songwriter Akeem Ali shares his visual for the "Dear Cleveland (First Of The Month Freestyle)" , that showcases Akeem going in over the "1st of tha Month" instrumental by the legendary Bone Thugs-N-Harmony .

Dirty Needles sharpens the blade on Pens x Needles , a dark, moody, 1995-leaning statement built for heads who like their rap unapologetic and their bars razor-clean. Inspired by Mobb Deep ’s Hell On Earth and guided by the discipline of Pendulum Ink, this project is written from the perspective of a student: studying the craft, applying the techniques, and turning lessons into layered lyricism with replay value. Production from Reese Tanaka , DJ GlibStylez , and Kollectiv sets the tone with heavy atmosphere, hard drums, and that raw underground feel, the perfect backdrop for Dirty Needles to carve through every track like it’s a final exam. Pens X Needles by Dirty Needles

GRAMMY® Award -winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor, director and New York Times Best-Selling author, Kid Cudi releases the official music video for “Mr. Miracle” , written, directed, and score soundtrack done by Scott Mescudi with features from Kid Cudi himself and Lakeith Stanfield .  Buy/Listen to the new album “Free” out now: https://KidCudi.lnk.to/Free

Grand Rapids, MI rap artist Willie The Kid links up Akron, OH rap artist / producer Soop for the official video for the single "SAFE TRAVELS" . The single appears on the release "A FLY IN THE SOUP" and the video is directed by Top5ive Photography .  "A FLY IN THE SOUP"    Buy/Stream: https://orcd.co/flyinthesoup

El Gant presents “Justify” , the gripping single taken from his forthcoming album Gantatello , produced entirely by Portuguese beatsmith Martello Sousa . Copywrite opens with a blistering verse reflecting on a youth scarred by parents battling addiction, amplified by D1 ’s soulful, powerful hook. El Gant follows with equal intensity, confronting the lure of substance abuse and its tragic fallout. “Justify” is available now on all platforms, with Gantatello due 14th October via Rule By Secrecy .

GRAMMY® Award -winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor, director and New York Times Best-Selling author, Kid Cudi releases his 13th studio album "FREE" .

GRAMMY® Award -winning multi-platinum sonic visionary, artist, producer, actor and director Kid Cudi releases “Mr. Miracle” , the third single off his forthcoming album, Free arriving this Friday, August 22nd and available for pre-order HERE .

Buffalo, NY rap veteran Benny The Butcher shares the official video for the single "$ & Power" featuring fellow Buffalo, NY native Daringer and Cincinnati, OH rap artist Skylar Blatt . The single is from the Benny The Butcher release "Excelsior" . The video is directed by Whipalo and co-directed by Ben Allen .  Buy/Stream Excelsior : https://orcd.co/excelsior

Atlanta, GA rap veteran 2 Chainz shres the official video for the single "THE ATL EXPERIENCE" featuring the legendary Isley Brothers . The single is from the upcoming short-film, "Red Clay" .  Listen to the single "THE ATL EXPERIENCE" . Out Now!  Stream: https://music.empi.re/theatlexperience

"Steal Wool" is the first single from PremRock 's upcoming album Did You Enjoy Your Time Here...? Prem is joined by the luminary Pink Siifu , as the pair deftly waltz over a dextrous Sebb Bash production.

Young Reese Dude has been stepping it up, and for his latest single, "However They Want It" , he brings sharp lyricism and energy over IM’PERETIV ’s signature grimy production. The track, mixed and mastered by CARVO , delivers an undeniable raw authenticity with that underground feel.

Massillon, OH rap artist Stalley shares his release "Spolier Pack" , that features 2 tracks with a guest appearance by Houston, TX rap veteran LE$ on the single "Spolier Kits" .

Rap veteran Talib Kweli and veteran producer J. Rawls shares the official video for the single "We Outside" featuring Los Angeles, CA rap artist Tristate . The single appears on the Talib Kweli & J. Rawls collaborative album "The Confidence Of Knowing" . The video is shot by Chino Chase .

Cleveland, OH rap artist Kid Cudi links up with fellow Cleveland rap artist Chip Tha Ripper for the official video for the single "DON'T WORRY" , which is an ode to New York. The video is directed by Scott Mescudi and the cinematographer is Brett Bushell .

Rap veteran Talib Kweli links up with Columbus, OH producer J. Rawls for the release "The Confidence Of Knowing" , that features 13 tracks with guest appearances by Jimetta Rose , Blu , Coast Contra , Skyzoo , Buckshot , Rass Kass , IDK , Planet Asia , Phil The Agony , Middle Child , Georgia Anne Muldrow , Diani , Solene , and Niko Is .

Cambridge, MA rap artist Millyz shares the official video for the single "Holy Water" featuring Cincinnati, OH artist Sada James , produced by Rey & SaveYourTears . The video is directed by BenMarc .  HOLY WATER OUT NOW LISTEN HERE - https://create.ffm.to/holywater

Pose - an ode to the women who fanatically take pictures of themselves to use on social media for clout, fame, and money Lyrics performed by Nova the Rebel Music by: Tone Mason , Baby Paul/BpZy Produced and Arranged by Grammy Nom. music producer - BabyPaul /BpZy (Nas, AZ, Fat Joe, others) and Toronto based music producer - Tone Mason (Drake, JayZ, others) XrossRoads - Baby Paul and Nova the Rebel come together to represent the unification of 2 markets - Cleveland, Ohio and Queens, New York to deliver quality hip-hop music! You can get access to stream at the below link!!! XrossRoads (Baby Paul and Nova the Rebel) - POSE